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“Praise” or “Prase” or “Prays” or “Preys”

praise / prase / prays / preys are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

praise p·r·EY·z

  • nounan expression of approval and commendation.
  • nounoffering words of homage as an act of worship.
  • verbexpress approval of.

prase

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

prays p·r·EY·z

  • verbaddress a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer.

preys p·r·EY·z

  • nouna person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence.
  • nounanimal hunted or caught for food.
  • verbprofit from in an exploitatory manner.
Usage

Examples in context

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“praise”

  • …been met with criticism and praise for his changes in the…
  • …we see his mother-in-law lavishing praise upon him, in stark contrast…
  • …is disgusted when the authorities praise him and not his servant,…
  • …on the panegyrics and permanent praise of the "genius" of Stalin,…
  • …gets jealously angered at Aphrodite's praise for the Super Friends, she…
  • …and Louis has picked up praise from a variety of publications.
  • In Praise of the Cognitive Emotions and…
  • …New York Yankees, and received praise from his teammates.
  • …securing big-city exposure and critical praise for many of its features.
  • …disaster in 1862 it attracted praise from the Country's mining community…

“prase”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

“prays”

  • …groups" with other parliamentarians and prays "all the time" and has…
  • As Carol prays for the return of her…
  • The dwarf prays for mercy and Jaufre commands…
  • …to salute Mecca when he prays... eats pigs and drinks wine;…
  • …practitioner is an individual who prays for others according to the…
  • In Islam a Muslim prays to God alone.
  • He prays to god to save him…
  • …his leadership abilities and also prays for guidance.
  • …their carnal desire, since Tobias prays to be free from such…
  • …on in her life, she prays for her daughter's well-being and…

“preys”

  • …on demersal resources, while pelagic preys such as sardines and anchovies…
  • …trophic level predator, which both preys and is preyed upon.
  • …behind Barbara to speak with her.

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